Dual Antigen Vaccine

Description

Dual Antigen Vaccine is a prescription medicine having combination of medicines that is used in the prevention of diphtheria and tetanus. It helps in developing immunity. It protects the body against future infections. Dual Antigen Vaccine injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection. The most common side effects include unusual crying, loss of appetite and fever. If any of these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please inform your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suffering from any other diseases. It is advised to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers and patients suffering from liver and kidney diseases.

Introduction

In Tetanus Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten. Dual Antigen Vaccine helps prevent tetanus infection. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against tetanus infection. However, it does not provide lifelong protection. Children need to get a booster shot at 11 or 12 years of age. Adults need a booster shot every 10 years after that. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Diphtheria Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves. Dual Antigen Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. It is recommended to get your child vaccinated against diphtheria starting at 6 weeks through 6 years. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.

Benefits

They help develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dual Antigen Vaccine. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Dual Antigen Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Dual Antigen Vaccine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Dual Antigen Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Dual Antigen Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dual Antigen Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Dual Antigen Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dual Antigen Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.